Cataracts are one of the leading causes of vision loss and blindness worldwide. This eye disease affects most adults by the time they reach their mid-70s, but it is highly curable through cataract surgery. At Bochner Eye Institute, Dr. Raymond Stein has helped many people eliminate cataracts and improve their vision with intraocular lens implants (IOL). There have been many myths about cataracts throughout the centuries when doctors were still using medieval methods to remove the clouded lens or push it out of the field of vision. Some of these misconceptions continue today.
LASIK vision correction is a popular surgery for a variety of common vision problems. Unfortunately, there are many myths floating around about LASIK that may be preventing people from getting the procedure. In reality, LASIK is a safe procedure with a high success rate.
One of the most common misperceptions about LASIK is that it can only correct nearsightedness and farsightedness. In fact, at Bochner Eye Institute, Dr. Raymond Stein and our team have successfully treated countless patients with astigmatism. The state-of-the-art lasers that Dr. Stein uses are extremely effective at correcting smaller and higher amounts of astigmatism. 
The outstanding benefits of LASIK have influenced millions of people to have laser vision correction. Some of the most common questions Dr. Raymond Stein of Bochner Eye Institute gets about LASIK is whether there is a “right” or “perfect” age at which to undergo surgery. Although the short answer is “no,” there are some age-related considerations when it comes to timing LASIK surgery. 